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Rockets Leader Fred VanVleet Provides New ACL Injury Update

Fred VanVleet’s recovery update brings a measured dose of optimism to the Houston Rockets’ early season narrative. The veteran guard, tore his ACL during offseason workouts in The Bahamas, spoke with reporters for the first time this week, detailing a patient but determined approach to his rehabilitation.

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Amen Thompson just needs to be Amen Thompson

Amen Thompson is Schrodinger’s point guard. He is both a point guard and isn’t. Through three games, the Rockets have begun prying open the box. So far, it looks like we’ve got a dead cat on our hands.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 28

Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason Are X-Factors For The Rockets

The Houston Rockets finally earned their first win of the season with a dominant performance against the Brooklyn Nets. Houston performed well on both sides of the ball, taking control of the game with hot shooting and suffocating defense.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 28

Rockets eager to build on first victory in matchup vs. Raptors

The Houston Rockets will be out to build on their first win of the season when they visit the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. The Rockets won for the first time in three games on Monday night, 137-109 over the visiting Brooklyn Nets.

Lauri Markkanen News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA 40-point, 15-rebound game leaders' quiz

The 'NBA debut scoring leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

The 'Three Point Era 30-point game leaders' quiz

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 28

Views From the Game: Houston Rockets Dominate the Nets for First Win

The Houston Rockets aren't off to the start they were hoping for after a splashy offseason and a 4-0 record in preseason. After a 115-111 loss to the Detroit Pistons the Rockets have started the regular season with a 0-2 record.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Ime Udoka News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 28

Rockets’ Ime Udoka finds the right formula by thinking small

The Brooklyn Nets were just what the doctor ordered for the Houston Rockets, as the Rockets picked up their much-needed first win of the season in Monday’s home opener, 137-109.

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / October 28

Amen Thompson's point guard development has one massive ally

The Houston Rockets are taking a chance by starting Amen Thompson at point guard to start the season. The presence of Steven Adams at center should be a huge help as he learns the new position.

Behind bench, Rockets take down Nets

Rockets eager to build on first victory in matchup vs. Raptors

The 25 greatest NBA duos of all time

The 'NBA point guard all-time rebounding leaders' quiz

Fred VanVleet News / The Dream Shake / October 28

Fred VanVleet’s status for remainder of season seems uncertain

Fans and the media believed veteran point guard Fred VanVleet would miss the entire season after he tore his ACL during a Rockets scrimmage in the Bahamas.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 28

Rockets' Offense Has Been Elite Despite 1-2 Start

The Houston Rockets have finally entered the win column for the first time this season after two losses to open 2025-26. Against a rebuilding Brooklyn Nets team, the Rockets took full advantage of the opportunity at the Toyota Center, picking up a 137-109 win at home.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / October 28

Rockets Fans Taste Sweet Victory as Durant Faces Former Team

For the first time this season, there was reason to smile in Houston. After back-to-back heartbreaks against Oklahoma City and Detroit, the Rockets finally broke through on Monday night, and they did it in emphatic fashion.

Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 28

Reed Sheppard's Aggressiveness Pays Off in Rockets' Blowout Win vs. Nets

The Houston Rockets finally picked up their first win of the 2025-26 season nearly one week in, blowing out the Brooklyn Nets at the Toyota Center. At home, the Rockets took care of business against a rebuilding team, winning 137-109.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 28

The Athletic Questions Skill Level on Rockets' Roster

The 2025-26 NBA season is in full gear, as we've seen star-studded performances all throughout the league. As for the Houston Rockets, they've gotten off to a slow start.